Sharpened defence, impressive punch resistance, and elite counter attacks: Canelo Alvarez romps to a big win over Daniel Jacobs to unify three boxing titles

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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez beat and bruised Danny Jacobs on Saturday.

• Saul "Canelo" Alvarez just beat Danny Jacobs in Las Vegas.
• The two fighters vied for three major middleweight world championship titles, which Canelo left the ring with after a bruising decision win.
• Victory sees Canelo's record jump to 52 wins against one loss and two draws, with 35 wins by knockout. He has not lost since his 2013 defeat to Floyd Mayweather, winning 11 in a row.
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Saul "Canelo" Alvarez just romped to a bruising win over Daniel Jacobs.

Canelo exhibited a sharpened defence, impressive punch resistance, and elite counter attacks at various points throughout the 12-round duel on Saturday, as recognized by the ringside judges who rewarded the Mexican fighter with a unanimous decision (116-112, 115-113, and 115-113).

Much was on the line at the 20,000 capacity T-Mobile Arena, but Canelo never really looked in trouble against Jacobs, and boxed masterfully as he unified three of the middleweight's most prestigious world titles, leaving Las Vegas with the IBF, WBA, and WBC belts.

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